negligent implies inattention to one's duty or business.
negligent about writing a note of thanks
neglectful adds a more disapproving implication of laziness or deliberate inattention.
a society callously neglectful of the poor
lax implies a blameworthy lack of strictness, severity, or precision.
a reporter lax about accurate quotation
slack implies want of due or necessary diligence or care.
slack workmanship
remiss implies blameworthy carelessness shown in slackness, forgetfulness, or neglect.
had been remiss in their familial duties
Example Sentences
he's certainly not a neglectful father as he takes very good care of his children
Recent Examples on the WebMeaker, now 95, is the bluntest, especially in describing the love-hate relationship between Highsmith and her narcissistic, neglectful mother, Mary. Gary Goldstein, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2022 Among his claims: Nearly 100 cases of child abuse and neglect were misplaced and languished for months, leaving some children stuck in abusive or neglectful situations with no investigation. Deborah Yetter, The Enquirer, 13 July 2022 But Patterson is convinced the amendment is beneficial, and missing the opportunity to enact the ballot measure would be neglectful to the state’s public schools. Katie Mogg, BostonGlobe.com, 26 Aug. 2022 Among his claims: Nearly 100 cases of child abuse and neglect were misplaced and languished for months, leaving some children stuck in abusive or neglectful situations with no investigation. Deborah Yetter, The Enquirer, 13 July 2022 The lawsuit charges the loss of right to interment, neglectful infliction of emotional distress, intentional infliction of emotional distress, battery and breach of contract. Kaitlyn Kanzler, USA TODAY, 27 July 2022 Michael, facing ongoing visa issues, is still in Nigeria as Angela reels from his neglectful behavior. Jessica Wang, EW.com, 13 July 2022 Among his claims: Nearly 100 cases of child abuse and neglect were misplaced and languished for months, leaving some children stuck in abusive or neglectful situations with no investigation. Deborah Yetter, The Enquirer, 13 July 2022 Among his claims: Nearly 100 cases of child abuse and neglect were misplaced and languished for months, leaving some children stuck in abusive or neglectful situations with no investigation. Deborah Yetter, The Enquirer, 13 July 2022 See More